RS2026-2262: A resolution accepting a grant from the Arts Build Communities designated agency, Greater Nashville Regional Council, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for a new mural as part of the Let’s Color Nashville 2027 program to support art projects that broaden access to the arts experience and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises.

Description

A resolution accepting a grant from the Arts Build Communities designated agency, Greater Nashville Regional Council, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for a new mural as part of the Let’s Color Nashville 2027 program to support art projects that broaden access to the arts experience and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises.

Summary

Nashville’s proposed resolution accepts a $3,500 Arts Build Communities grant from the Greater Nashville Regional Council for the Mayor’s Office. The funding will pay artist fees and supplies for the third annual “Let’s Color Nashville” mural event in South Nashville, planned for May–June 2027. No cash match is required, but Metro will provide $7,306 in in-kind support, including donated materials, snacks, and volunteer time, for a total project budget of $10,806. The grant runs August 16, 2026, through June 15, 2027, creates no positions, and requires reporting, audits, nondiscrimination compliance, and final financial reconciliation. Council approval authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract and appropriates the grant funds.